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2 TBSP ground flax seed + 1/8 tsp baking powder + 6 TBSP hot water

1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)

1 cup unprocessed sugar (or white sugar)

1 cup turbinado sugar (or brown sugar)

2 tsp vanilla

1-1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup ground oatmeal (or another 1/2 cup flour)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2-3/4 cups oats (not instant)

1-1/2 cups chocolate coated candies

Preheat oven to 350. In small bowl, mix together ground flax seed, 1/8 tsp baking powder and hot water. Let set, stirring occasionally until it thickens to the consistency of beaten eggs.

In large bowl, cream softened butter, both sugars, and vanilla. Add flax seed mixture and cream until fluffy and the color lightens.

Add flour and ground oatmeal. Evenly sprinkle cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt over the top of the flour and ground oatmeal. This helps it to mix evenly without the need to whisk the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

Mix until the flour is not visible any more. Too much mixing makes a tough cookie.